Therapist, Acute Care - SIGN ON BONUS!

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Center for Life Management’s Acute Care Department provides telephone crisis assessment, family consultation, emergency assessment, regional rapid response, crisis stabilization, and hospital coordination for admittance and discharge, as medically necessary, to youth, adults and elders. Clinicians support evaluation, stabilization, and treatment planning of individuals in crisis in the community, hospital settings (or other settings), and in the office. Our goal is to stabilize the client in the least restrictive setting, and during the crisis. We provide most of our services in person but periodically some client’s prefer virtual assessments. This is an in office position that may deploy to community settings. Clinicians may engage in managing group treatment, crisis stabilization, initial assessments, Involuntary Emergency Admission assessments/facilitation, and crisis phone support. The Acute Care MCRT Clinician provides assessment, triage, and referral to appropriate services. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. Schedule: Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
Minimum of two years of direct mental health experience
Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications
Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work
Ability to navigate an electronic health record
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services
Demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

Licensed or license eligible (LICSW, LCMHC or LMFT) in the State of New Hampshire, preferred
Crisis intervention experience, training, and/or education, preferred
Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls as needed to triage general behavioral health needs and crises
Provide thorough psychosocial and diagnostic assessment to clients in emergent situations to determine best available treatment options to reduce and/or ameliorate psychiatric crisis
Assess the need for psychiatric hospital admission and if needed, facilitate admission and obtain insurance authorization
Provide differential diagnostic treatment, short-term crisis stabilization and counseling support to further mitigate risk and promote wellness
Provide 35% of the hours worked as direct service time with a client/family
Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, hospital-based staff, and other external providers to ensure wrap-around care is provided to the client
Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor
Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients
Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.
Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Account
Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)
Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
Life Insurance paid by company
Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
Scholarship for professional advancement
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
On the job training and continuing education opportunities
Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Flexible work schedule
Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!